St. Margaret's School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: 8-12
Yearly Tuition: $55,800
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Margaret's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1921

Colors

Blue and Grey

Student Body

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Dual College EnrollmentHonors Courses

One Schoolhouse

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$55,800

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Tuition Notes

$62,000 Boarding, $50,000 5-Day Boarding, $22,260 Day Tuition Financial Aid Available

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jenni Booker Baker '93

Admissions Associate

Julia Bell

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryDance

EquestrianField Hockey

KayakingSailing

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubBasic Needs (Service Club)

Book ClubGreen Team

Honor CouncilNational Honor Society

Scottie Guides (Admissions)Student Government Association

Tides Staff (art journal)

Arts and Music Programs:

Treble Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Outdoor Adventures

School Notes

College Preparedness: St. Margaret's college prep program combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math to also incorporate the Rappahannock River. We call this new program S.T.R.E.A.M.
Robust River Program: St. Margaret's offers a waterfront campus along the Rappahannock River. To expand our academic and recreational uses of the river, a new outdoor classroom and dock will be constructed Summer 2022. Jump into a sailboat, conduct science labs on the beach, and explore our riverfront community by boat.
Episcopal Community: Grounded in Episcopal tenets, St. Margaret's is for girls who want to be part of a welcoming community where they can be their authentic self. Our girls live by the "Gospel of Doing" and these words from our school prayer: As we grow in age, may we grow in grace.
Competitive Athletics: We encourage our students to challenge themselves and join the team. With 13 different varsity sports and clubs including crew, volleyball, equestrian, soccer, and field hockey - you'll be sure to find a team that's right for you.
Visual and Performing Arts: Perform with the choir, direct a school play, set up an easel to paint on our River Lawn, or be inspired in our ceramics studio. St. Margaret's robust arts program offers you a variety of visual and performing arts opportunities that will encourage you to explore your creativity and express yourself.

School Motto: 'As we grow in age, may we grow in grace.'
School Mascot: Scottie Dog

For 100 years, St. Margaret's girls have belonged to a diverse community of leaders,scholars, student-athletes, and artists. At St. Margaret's School, we prepare girls for success in college and beyond by fostering a global outlook, lifelong intellectual curiosity, and promotingstrong learning skills.
Located on the banks of Virginia's Rappahannock River, we offer a robust STEAM college preparatory curriculum and River Program that is incorporated into our academics, athletics, arts, and activities. (STREAM)
Guided by Episcopal tenets that promote faith, reason, and tradition, we help girls to develop their personal integrity and nurture their healthy curiosity.
We offer day, five-day boarding, and seven-day boarding programs for girls in grades 812 and a postgraduate year.
St. Margaret's School accreditations: NAIS, VAIS, TABS, NCGS, NAES

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Margaret's School cost?

St. Margaret's School's tuition is approximately $55,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Margaret's School?

The acceptance rate of St. Margaret's School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 79%.

What sports does St. Margaret's School offer?

St. Margaret's School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Kayaking, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. St. Margaret's School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is St. Margaret's School's ranking?

St. Margaret's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret's School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,566 for elementary schools and $18,796 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).